to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
base (of a plant, tree, pillar, etc.); (part near the) root; roots (of one's hair); root (e.g. of a problem); source
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
to fall into someone's hands; to pass into another's possession
to desire; to wish for; to expect; to see; to command (a view of)
citizenship; civic rights; civil rights; widespread acceptance; social recognition; common use
to subsist; to keep on living
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
aid; help; assistance; assistant; counselor; counsellor
near; close; beside; vicinity; proximity; besides
idle complaint; grumble; moha (ignorance, folly)
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
outstanding talent; person of exceptional talent; gifted person
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
to shorten; to narrow; to close; to shrink
farewell; adieu; goodbye; so long
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
to sprawl; to lie sprawled; to stretch oneself out; to lie relaxed on one's side
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
authority; expert; counter for messages, letters, notes, documents, etc.; understanding (esp. of male-female relations); tact; supernatural powers
hereabouts; around there; that area
noon; midday; daytime; lunch
(one's) older brother; young man; sonny; lad
brimming with health (vigor, vigour); full of vitality; full of health
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
sleeping in late; oversleeping; late riser; sleepyhead
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
glass (drinking vessel); glass (material); glasses (eyewear)
to drink up; to drain (cup)
to be placed on; to be set on; to be piled on; to appear (in print); to be mentioned; to be recorded
crisp (e.g. potato chip, fried fish, etc.); crunchy; grumpily; touchily; scratching
scraps; cut end; cut-off piece
to steam (food, towel, etc.); to be hot and humid; to be sultry
killer technique; surefire assassination method; special or lethal move, usu. one unique to a certain fighter or fighting style
ultrahigh speed; ultrafast